Historical Associations

The 78th Fraser Highlanders (Montreal, QC)

The 78th Fraser Highlanders is a not for profit historical association which conducts research on the Highland soldiers of the Seven Years’ War in North America, many of whom stayed or came back to Canada and the USA in the late 18th century. These soldiers formed the foundation of the Scottish community in Canada. The association has extensive archives, no paid staff but access to professional archivists and historians.

 

Click here to read Hannah Murray's internship experience

The Black Watch Museum and Archives (Montreal, QC)

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada is Canada’s oldest Highland regiment, formed in 1862 by Montreal’s Scottish community. The Regiment has accumulated what is considered the best Regimental archives in Canada, used by many researchers. The archives are operated by a small, part-time team, and located in the Black Watch Armoury, Bleury Street at President Kennedy.

 

Click here to read Adeline Fisher's internship experience

Click here to read Zoe Randhawa internship experience

Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens (Grand-Métis, QC)

Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens is a national historic site located at the gateway to the Gaspé Peninsula. In addition to managing historic gardens and the 1887 Estevan Lodge, the Gardens create and produce virtual and travelling exhibitions. The organization is offering four internship positions: 

 

Click here to read Zachary Gonzalez's internship experience

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Click here to read Fion Zhen's internship experience

Click here to read Anjou Kang-Stryker's internship experience

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